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Mozambique Cities Towns Attractions:Inhambane Town
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adminafrica on 16 May, 2008 12:10:00
 
Inhambane is one of the oldest settlements on the East Coast, and was once an
important port. Although large ships seldom call here any longer, it still has
the largest fleet of working dhows in the country.
In the old quarter of town is the 170 year old Cathedral of our Lady of
Conception where a rusted ladder leads to the top of the spire, offering grand
views of town and harbour.
You should also take in the old governor's house on the waterfront, the
fascinating railway station and the Mercado which sells a colorful array of
spices, prawns, fishes, vegetables and cashew nuts. You can also take a dhow
trip across the harbour to Maxixe.
History
When Vasco da Gama smoothed Africa in the late 1400s he pulled into the
beautiful protected bay  of Inhambane to replenish stocks and to explore. He
took an immediate liking to the place and its people. He named it Terra de Boa
Gente or 'Land of the Gentle People'.
It took another 40 years before the Portuguese established a trading post and
settlement and sadly the friendly people of Inhambane were rewarded by lives of
slavery. Thousands were removed through this inhumane practice.
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